Black Mountain Breakdown by Lee Smith

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Book Title

Black Mountain Breakdown by Lee Smith

Author

Lee Smith

Lifespan

1944-present

Author Biography

Lee Smith, a native of Grundy, Virginia, developed a passion for writing from an early age while growing up in a small mountain town. After attending St. Catherine School and Hollins College, where she honed her writing skills, Smith embarked on a career in journalism and teaching. Her novels and short stories, often inspired by her Southern roots, garnered critical acclaim and earned her accolades such as the Book-of-the-Month Club writing grant. Smith's journey led her to live in various locations, including Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where she taught and continued her writing pursuits. She remains an active figure in the literary community and currently resides in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Publisher

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

Publication Date

1980

Original Publication

Black Mountain Breakdown. New York; Putnam, 1980.

Collection

Citation

Smith, Lee, “Black Mountain Breakdown by Lee Smith,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8812.